Steel structural sections imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $162.2 million of steel structural sections in 2024 (41.6 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $162.2M | 41.6K t |
| 2023 | $182.0M | 51.4K t |
| 2022 | $198.9M | 58.7K t |
| 2021 | $101.6M | 40.6K t |
| 2020 | $87.5M | 36.8K t |
| 2019 | $113.6M | 48.7K t |
| 2018 | $119.0M | 50.3K t |
| 2017 | $54.8M | 27.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports steel structural sections from
Most of the value came from Italy (32%), China (19%), France (6%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+628% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $52.7M | 33% |
| China | $31.5M | 19% |
| France | $9.5M | 5.9% |
| India | $7.8M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $7.7M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $7.3M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $6.8M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $6.2M | 3.8% |
| Portugal | $5.7M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $4.9M | 3% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 79% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 10% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 6.8% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 2.5% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.90 per kg, 57% above the world average of $2.49. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel structural sections exports from Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire exported $2.9 million of steel structural sections in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Senegal (21%), Burkina Faso (20%), Liberia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported steel structural sections worth $162.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Cote d'Ivoire?
Italy was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($52.7 million), followed by China (19%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 628% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.90 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $2.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel structural sections to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.8 million in 2017 to $162.2 million in 2024, an increase of 196%. The peak was 2022 at $198.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $127.5 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export steel structural sections?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Burkina Faso and Liberia. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $159.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (79% of the value) and 7308.40 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Cote d'Ivoire reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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